Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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